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openhands-automation

Manage OpenHands Cloud automations with cron and event triggers.

Updated Jan 14, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#github#webhook#cron#openhands
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/djscrew1738/plumbprice --skill openhands-automation
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Skill: openhands-automation
Source: https://github.com/djscrew1738/plumbprice/tree/main/.agents/skills/openhands-automation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/djscrew1738/plumbprice --skill openhands-automation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openhands-sdk, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates workflows using OpenHands, enabling the creation and management of automations that run in sandboxes. It handles scheduled tasks, webhook events, and custom scripts, making it a versatile tool for streamlining repetitive processes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automation Creation: Create automations for scheduled tasks or event-driven actions like GitHub events.
  • Natural Language Creation: Create automations from prompts, using natural language to define tasks.
  • Custom Scripting: Allow advanced users to write custom scripts for full control over automation behavior.
  • Use Case: Automate the creation of weekly reports by extracting data from a database, analyzing it, and generating a PDF report that is automatically sent to a Slack channel.

Quick Start

To create a scheduled task that generates a weekly report, use the command: automation create "Generate Weekly Report" --prompt "Generate a weekly report and send it to #reports Slack channel" --trigger "cron" --schedule "0 9 * * 1"

Frequently Asked Questions about openhands-automation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate scheduled tasks and handle GitHub webhook events in a secure sandbox?▼

To automate scheduled tasks and handle GitHub webhook events, you can use OpenHands to create cron-triggered or event-driven automations that execute custom scripts within a secure sandbox environment.

Can I create OpenHands automations using natural language prompts instead of writing code?▼

Yes, you can create OpenHands automations using natural language prompts. The system interprets your text descriptions to define and schedule tasks, reducing the need for manual custom scripting.

Do I need the Python SDK and OpenHands API access to run event-triggered automations?▼

Yes, you need OpenHands API access and the Python SDK to script and run event-triggered automations. These dependencies provide the necessary tools for task scheduling and custom script execution.

What is the best way to generate and send weekly reports automatically to a Slack channel?▼

The best way to generate and send weekly reports automatically is by creating a scheduled OpenHands automation with a cron trigger, using a natural language prompt to extract data, analyze it, and send the report to Slack.

Are there limitations when writing custom scripts for OpenHands Cloud automations?▼

Custom scripts for OpenHands Cloud automations must operate within the constraints of the secure sandbox environment and require the openhands-sdk dependency, limiting execution to the supported Python SDK capabilities.

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